Definitions by ColonelCluster
whataboutism
A term used to dismiss valid criticism of the user's own hypocrisy.
Not to be confused with saying literally "what about-", which is a similar act of comparing someone's behavior with their own past actions.
Not to be confused with saying literally "what about-", which is a similar act of comparing someone's behavior with their own past actions.
"You're a terrible parent because you won't let your kids watch tv!"
"Didn't one of your kids die because of neglect?"
"That's whataboutism!"
"Didn't one of your kids die because of neglect?"
"That's whataboutism!"
whataboutism by ColonelCluster February 14, 2024
shillacking
Hillary really took a shillacking in the election. I guess that $6 million she paid to astroturf Reddit and start fights at Trump rallies didn't pay off?
shillacking by ColonelCluster November 9, 2016